| By Gale Staff |
Support Students and Their Families with the Teens’ Guide to College and Career Planning, Now Available in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Librarians play a pivotal role in guiding students and families through the often-overwhelming journey of post-high school planning. Now with the new Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, you can offer a trusted, comprehensive resource that empowers teens to explore their options and make informed decisions about their futures.
How Will This New Resource Make a Difference?
Today’s teens face a wide range of post-graduation paths: college, technical school, apprenticeships, the military, the workforce, or a gap year. The Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning helps them navigate those choices with clarity and confidence.
Developed with input from students, parents, and career experts, this guide is a practical, teen-friendly roadmap that addresses the big questions:
- What are my options after high school?
- How do I choose a career path?
- What steps should I take now to prepare?
What’s Inside the Guide?
The Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning includes 13 engaging, age-appropriate modules such as:
- First Steps to a Career
- The College Search
- Financing Your College Plans
- Considering the Military Option
- Other Options After High School
- Succeeding in the Workplace
These topics are designed to spark meaningful conversations between teens, parents, and educators, making it a valuable addition to both school and public library collections.
Career Resources Backed by Data and Recognition
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn approximately 66% more than those with only a high school diploma.1 But success isn’t one-size-fits-all. This guide helps students identify the path that best fits their strengths, interests, and goals and understand the next steps they should take to pursue it following graduation.
Plus, teens and their parents have access to the guide on a trusted, award-winning platform—Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep was named “Career Readiness Solution of the Year” in the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards.
Why Libraries Love Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
- Supports College and Career Readiness Standards
- Accessible 24/7 for students, parents, and educators
- Integrated with practice tests, career assessments, and planning tools
- Ideal for guidance counselors, teen programming, and family engagement
Ready to Empower Teens in Your Library?
Help your students feel more prepared to navigate life after high school with confidence. Request a trial of Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep to explore how this resource can support your community’s college and career readiness goals.
Note:
- “Education pays,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 18, 2025.